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New Brunswick's 2023 clean-energy timeline already outdated
The New Brunswick government is pushing back several targets from its 2023 clean-energy plan, thanks to the relaxing of federal rules.
Maine governor comes face to face with Canadian travel fears
Maine Gov. Janet Mills spoke to New Brunswickers Tuesday alongside Premier Susan Holt. The event gave Mills the opportunity to hear the concerns surrounding border crossings and visits to the U.S. Mills pitched Maine as one of the safest border crossings in the world.
New Brunswick MP questions motives for Facebook suspension
A New Brunswick Conservative MP says he’s not satisfied with Facebook’s lack of explanation for why his account was suspended twice in seven days.
How a coastal Maine town almost became part of Canada
When U.S. President Donald Trump started talking about annexing Canada to make it the 51st state, people in Castine, Maine, took notice.
Mactaquac Dam upgrade gets environmental go-ahead
New Brunswick's largest hydroelectric dam is one step closer to a multibillion-dollar refurbishment to extend its lifespan.
Holt considers 2nd large-scale nuclear plant at Lepreau
Premier Susan Holt says a second large-size nuclear power plant is back on the table to help address the growing demand for electricity both inside New Brunswick and beyond its borders.
Liberals' first session wraps for summer with some work left to do
New Brunswick’s Liberal government crossed the finish line of its first legislative session on Friday with some campaign promises kept and others incomplete.
Anglophone South eliminates library worker jobs
The Anglophone South school district is eliminating 13 full-time and five part-time library worker positions, just days after the province promised more collaboration to mitigate the impact of budget cuts.
Liberal lobbyists line up to influence Holt government
New Brunswick’s registry of lobbyists has seen a wave of new filings from Liberal-connected consultants looking to influence Premier Susan Holt’s Liberal government on behalf of paying clients.
Analysis
Liberals rewrite message on education cuts after a month of criticism
What began as criticism of one minister over education cuts has grown into broader condemnation of the Holt government’s decision-making, poor communication and mishandling of school district budgets.